COSMETIC TESTS

Cosmetic testing is a series of scientific procedures and analyses carried out to evaluate the safety, efficacy, quality, and regulatory compliance of cosmetic and personal care products. These tests are vital to ensure that products are safe for consumers and provide the claimed benefits before being released on the market.

Cosmetic tests can generally be divided into the following categories:

1. Safety Testing:

• Skin Irritation Test: Conducted to determine whether the product causes irritation such as redness, swelling, or itching on the skin. The patch test method is commonly used.

• Skin Sensitization Test: Assesses the potential of the product to cause allergic reactions. Repeated insult patch tests (HRIPT - Human Repeat Insult Patch Test) are widely used.

• Eye Irritation Test: Determines whether the product causes irritation when it comes into contact with the eyes. In vitro (cell culture) methods and in vivo (on animals) methods are used. However, alternative methods to animal testing are increasingly preferred.

• Phototoxicity Test: Evaluates whether the product causes a toxic reaction on the skin when exposed to sunlight.

• Photocarcinogenicity Test: Investigates whether the product increases the risk of skin cancer when used in conjunction with sunlight.

• Toxicological Tests: Conducted to determine the toxicity profiles of the product's ingredients. These tests can evaluate different types of toxicity, such as acute toxicity, chronic toxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and reproductive toxicity.

• Microbiological Tests: Performed to determine whether the product is contaminated with microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, and mold, and to assess the effectiveness of its preservative system.
  
  

2. Efficacy Testing:

• Moisturization Test: Evaluates the product's ability to increase skin moisture. Skin moisture levels are measured using devices such as a corneometer.

• Anti-Aging Test: Assesses the product's effect on reducing signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging. Parameters such as skin elasticity, wrinkle depth, and skin smoothness are measured.

• Skin Tone Evening Test: Evaluates the product's effect on reducing uneven skin tone and blemishes. Spectrophotometer and image analysis methods can be used.

• Sun Protection Factor (SPF) Test: Determines the level of protection of sunscreens against UVB rays.

• Water Resistance Test: Evaluates how long sunscreens maintain their protective effect after exposure to water.

• Hair Care Product Tests: Various tests are conducted to evaluate the effects of products such as shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks on hair (cleansing, moisturizing, shine, volume, ease of combing, etc.).
  
  

3. Quality Control Tests:

• Physical and Chemical Tests: Performed to determine the physical and chemical properties of the product, such as pH, viscosity, density, color, and odor, and to evaluate its stability.

• Stability Tests: Conducted to determine whether the product maintains its physical, chemical, and microbiological properties throughout its shelf life. Accelerated aging tests (storing the product at high temperature and humidity conditions) are commonly used.

• Packaging Compatibility Test: Evaluates whether the product is compatible with the packaging material and assesses the packaging's ability to protect the product.

• Content Analysis: Performed to confirm the accuracy and quantity of the ingredients declared in the product's ingredient list.

Why Choose Us for Your Cosmetic Testing?

As Kompass Europe, we offer comprehensive and reliable testing services to ensure that your cosmetic products are safe, effective, and of high quality. Here are some important reasons to choose us:

• Tests for Every Need: From safety to efficacy, from quality control to sensory analysis, we perform all cosmetic tests in one place with our expert team.
  
  

• Best Technology, International Standards: We use state-of-the-art equipment and work according to international standards such as OECD, ISO, FDA, and EU Cosmetics Regulation.
  
  

• Animal-Friendly Alternatives: We adopt an ethical and responsible approach by using alternative methods to animal testing (in vitro tests, 3D models, etc.).
  
  

• Fast, Reliable, Transparent: We provide results with fast and detailed reports and maintain transparent communication throughout the entire process.
  
  

• Customized Solutions, Flexible Approach: We produce customized solutions for each client and quickly adapt to changing needs.
  
  

• Affordable Prices: We offer high-quality service at competitive prices.
  
  

• Trust and Confidentiality: Your information is protected by the highest level of security protocols.